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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 907.50 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 907.50 and 214.96 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 907.50 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/907.50 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 907.50 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 195,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,076.20/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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